Hollywood stars, including a host of actresses who accused Harvey Weinstein of assault, reacted with shock and outrage after the former film producer's sex crime conviction was overturned in New York.
Rosanna Arquette, Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino were particularly critical.
Weinstein, who is also serving a separate 16-year rape sentence handed down in California, will face a new trial in New York.
Here are some key reactions from the #MeToo movement:
"Harvey was rightly convicted. It is a shame that the court overturned his sentence. As a survivor, I am more than disappointed," Rosanna Arquette, an actress and Weinstein's accuser wrote on the X social network, AFP reported.
"This is unfair to the survivors. We live in our truth. We know what happened," Ashley Judd, the first actress to accuse Weinstein, said on Instagram.
"I'm horrified!...? He's a serial predator who has raped/hurt over 200 women!" Mira Sorvino said.
"I woke up to this news. I feel more than ever how important it is to continue to break the silence about sexual predators and support victims when they speak out," said Catherine Kendall, actress and Weinstein's accuser.
"This is a continued failure of the justice system — and the courts — to take survivors seriously and protect our interests. (Manhattan District Attorney Alvin) Bragg is running for office in 2021 because his predecessor failed so many of us. We expect him to go after Weinstein now," noted Ambra Battilana Gutierrez, a model and Weinstein accuser.
"Let this be a reminder of how fake the American justice system is against women and victims of sexual assault and what it takes to 'prove' your truth in this world," Amber Tamblyn snapped.
"They will never change who we are. Blessings to all who gave their all #spirit #courage #unity," Rose McGowan said. /BGNES
